NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2521 S 288th St Unit 1 Federal Way, WA 98003

Estimated Value: $367,000 - $437,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,395 Sq Ft
$294/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 16, 2023

Last sale price $385,000 $276 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,011/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Private Yard
  • Secluded Lot
  • End Unit
  • Balcony

About This Home

As of March 2023

3 bed, 2.5 bath, 1,395 sqft end-unit in gated Garden Townhomes with a warm feel. Owner to delight in decorator touches, tile entry, updated kitchen appliances, newer washer and dryer in laundry room, cozy gas fireplace in living room, vaulted ceiling in primary suite, 2 skylights, and a patio overlooking the well cared for park-like grounds. Condo dues cover landscaping, building exterior, private road, and security gate for a low maintenance, secure home owner experience. Well maintained complex and units with newer roofs. Centrally located within minutes of I-5, 167, Link light rail access, Redondo Beach, shopping, services, Sea-Tac Airport and the greater Seattle/Tacoma area.

Last Listed By

Paul Williams

Paul Williams Real Estate LLC License #25830 Listed on: 02/09/2023

Paul Williams Real Estate LLC

Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS#: 2026204

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,138

Year Built

  • Built in 1999

Lot Details

  • Open Space
  • End Unit
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • East Facing Home
  • Corner Lot
  • Private Yard
  • Yard

HOA Fees

  • $391 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,395 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2.5 Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • Uncovered Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Schools

  • Valhalla Elementary School
  • Kilo Jnr High Middle School
  • Thomas Jefferson Hig High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • High Speed Internet

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2698000010

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, lawn service, road maintenance
  • 36 Units
  • Garden Townhomes Total Property Mgmt Association
  • Secondary HOA Phone (253) 927-3076
  • Garden Townhomes Condos
  • Federal Way Subdivision
  • Park Phone (253) 927-3076 | Manager Sarah @ Total Property Management

Pet Policy

  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Security

  • Gated Community

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,138

Year Built

Built in 1999

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$391 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • StyleCode: 31 - Condo (2 Levels)
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher,Dryer,GarbageDisposal,Refrigerator,StoveRange,Washer
  • MLS Status: Sold
  • Prev Status: Closed
  • Architectural Style: Townhouse
  • Building Name: Garden Townhomes
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • New Construction: No
  • CalculatedSquareFootage: 1395
  • SeniorExemption: false
  • DwellingType: Attached
  • NumberOfAccessStairs: 0
  • UnitFeatures: Balcony/Deck/Patio,End Unit,Insulated Windows,Skylights,Vaulted Ceilings,Walk-in Closet,Yard
  • Special Features: None
  • Cumulative Days on Market: 784

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Disposal, Refrigerator, Stove/Range, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Forced Air, Ceramic Tile, Wall to Wall Carpet, Balcony/Deck/Patio, Yard, Cooking-Electric, Dryer-Electric, Washer
  • Stories: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2.5
  • BathsFullMain: 0
  • FireplacesMain: 1
  • SquareFootageFinished: 0
  • SquareFootageUnfinished: 0
  • BathsFullGarage: 0
  • BathsFullLower: 0
  • BathsFullUpper: 0
  • BathsHalfGarage: 0
  • BathsHalfLower: 0
  • BathsHalfMain: 1
  • BathsHalfUpper: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterGarage: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterLower: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterMain: 0
  • BathsThreeQuarterUpper: 0
  • BedroomsLower: 0
  • BedroomsUpper: 0
  • FloorNumberOfUnit: 1
  • AppliancesIncluded: Dishwasher,Dryer,Garbage Disposal,Refrigerator,Stove/Range,Washer

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Curbs, Dead End Street, Open Space, Paved, Secluded
  • View: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Exterior Features: Metal/Vinyl, Wood
  • Structure Type: Multi Family

Garage/Parking

  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Individual Garage, Uncovered
  • ParkingSpaceNumbers: 2

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • ApplianceHookups: Cooking-Electric,Dryer-Electric,Washer
  • WaterHeaterLocation: Attic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated, High Speed Int Avail, Gated
  • Park Manager Name: Sarah @ Total Property Management
  • Park Manager Phone: 253-927-3076
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 391
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Phone: 253-927-3076
  • Association: Yes
  • Pets Allowed: Subj to Restrictions
  • AssociationContactName: Garden Townhomes-Total Property Mgmt
  • CoOp: false
  • CommonPropertyFeatures: Gated Entry,High Speed Int Avail,Security Gate

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Service, Road Maintenance

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Federal Way
  • High School: Thomas Jefferson Hig
  • Middle Or Junior School: Kilo Jnr High

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: 2698000010
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
  • ShowMapLink: true
  • MLSLotSizeSource: County Assessor
  • MLSSquareFootageSource: County Assessor

Green Features

  • Efficiency: Insulated Windows
  • Power Production Type: Electric, Natural Gas

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3138

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 36
  • EnergySource: Electric,Natural Gas
  • UnitsInBuildingTotal: 4

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Valhalla Elem

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 9, 2023
Closed on
Mar 6, 2023
Sold by
Harvey Evelyn L
Bought by
Katzur David and Dawood Nadia N
Seller's Agent
Paul Williams
Paul Williams Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Tracey Stout
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$399,950
Sold Price
$385,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,950
-3.74%
Total Days on Market
5
Views
59
Current Estimated Value
$410,261

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$25,261
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.01%
Original Mortgage
$346,500
Outstanding Balance
$337,857
Interest Rate
6.32%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$72,404

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2001
Sold by
Funk Mark S and Funk Sherry K
Bought by
Harvey Evelyn L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$134,900
Interest Rate
7.14%

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Katzur David $385,000 Ticor Title
Harvey Evelyn L $149,900 Chicago Title Insurance Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Katzur David $346,500
Previous Owner Harvey Evelyn L $160,700
Previous Owner Harvey Evelyn L $188,327
Previous Owner Harvey Evelyn L $195,000
Previous Owner Harvey Evelyn L $190,000
Previous Owner Harvey Evelyn L $36,000
Previous Owner Harvey Evelyn L $134,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/16/2023 03/16/23 Sold $385,000 -3.7% $276 / Sq Ft
02/14/2023 02/14/23 Pending -- -- --
02/09/2023 02/09/23 For Sale $399,950 +75.4% $287 / Sq Ft
10/07/2016 10/07/16 Sold $228,000 +1.3% $162 / Sq Ft
08/25/2016 08/25/16 Pending -- -- --
08/12/2016 08/12/16 For Sale $225,000 -- $160 / Sq Ft
Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $4,141 $370,000 $65,000 $305,000
2023 $3,478 $421,000 $46,800 $374,200
2022 $3,138 $353,000 $41,600 $311,400
2021 $3,248 $276,000 $36,400 $239,600
2020 $3,038 $269,000 $36,400 $232,600
2018 $2,986 $236,000 $33,800 $202,200
2017 $2,468 $210,000 $33,800 $176,200
2016 $2,429 $173,000 $33,800 $139,200
2015 $2,384 $163,000 $33,800 $129,200
2014 -- $164,000 $33,800 $130,200
2013 -- $116,000 $33,800 $82,200
Source: Public Records

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Source: Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

MLS Number: 2026204

Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS)

APN: 269800-0010